Why visit Anthony
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 16 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, Dos Lagos Golf Course and Wet 'N' Wild Waterworld.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Anthony
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Anthony
Anthony is an incorporated town in El Paso County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Anthony had a population of 3,671. It is the first town encountered in Texas when traveling southbound from New Mexico.
From the Wikipedia article Anthony, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes16
Great American Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.2 mi
600 Valley Chili Road, Anthony
Vic's Flautas y Tortas
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
201 South Main Street, Anthony
4 more on the map.
Where to stay4
El Paso West / Anthony Roadhost RV Daily Stay
Campground · 1.4 mi
901 South Leisure Fun Road, Anthony
History
Anthony was laid out c. 1881, when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was extended to that point.
From the History section of Anthony, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.3 mi
8300 De Alva Road, Westway
Anthony United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.9 mi
101 Franklin Street, Anthony
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Healthcare1
Map of Anthony
72 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 39°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 45°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 51°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 60°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 95°F | 70°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 41°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for La Tuna 1 S (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
El Paso County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
- 2008-08-29: Hurricane Gustav (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Biggs Army Airfield (BIF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Anthony 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- La Union 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Santa Teresa 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Vado 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Sunland Park 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Chaparral 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- El Paso 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Fort Bliss 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- University Park 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Las Cruces 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- New Mexico corner at Anthony, Anjbe, Public domain
- Anthony, Texas, LittleT889, CC BY 4.0
- ISS049-E-31713 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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